While walking along the road,a car drives by and honks right next to you.The car hits your leg,and you are slightly injured.A few weeks later,you hear a car horn and become very nervous.What is the horn honking in this scenario?

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The horn honking has become a conditioned stimulus that triggers a conditioned response of nervousness due to the previous association with the painful experience.

While Walking Along the Road,a Car Drives by and Honks